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Pretty Good Houses are pretty good energy-efficient homes
A homeowner makes the case for a green home that doesn’t have any fancy certifications.
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Treading Lightly: Carpooling is good for you, and the planet
We offer reasons and practical tips for carpooling, even in rural Maine.
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Green Prescription: Make your own deodorant, and go easy on the toilet paper
Our sustainable advice columnist says it’s easy to be green in the personal care department.
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Nonprofit greatly expands its gardens
Cultivating Community leases 62 acres at Hurricane Valley Farm in Falmouth.
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Shrink wrap may protect Maine boats, but it can harm the environment
The low-density polyethylene plastic that comes off in the spring is a challenge for disposal.
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Maine fishermen, scientists combine forces with goal to save shrimp fishery
A new Fisheries Management Plan has been created for the fishery that has been closed since 2014.
Posted inGreen Plate Special, Source
There’s no need to throw away potato skin peelings
In most dishes, the peel is just fine and when it’s not, we’ve got you covered with a spicy-sweet recipe.
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Want to be ‘green’ even after you’re gone? Here’s how
From biodegradable shrouds to plain pine coffins and wooded cemetery grounds, here’s what it takes to have an earth-friendly burial.
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Homemade hot dog rolls: They taste better
And several other reasons to consider making your own, including sustainability.